Minicom Advanced Systems 5UM20114 manual System requirements for the Update software

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SMART CAT5 SWITCH 16 IP.

The Update software enables you to add new features and fix bugs in a quick and efficient manner. Install the Update software on any computer, even one not part of the Smart 16 IP system.

The software and latest firmware is on the Marketing & Documentation CD. To obtain the latest firmware for your system go to www.minicom.com .

System requirements for the Update software

Pentium 166 or higher with 16 MB RAM and 10 MB free Hard Drive space.

Free Serial port.

Windows 98, 2000, ME, XP or Windows NT 4.0 SP (service pack) 3 or later, Windows 2003 Server.

Connecting the Smart 16 IP System

To update the firmware the Smart 16 IP system must be connected and switched on.

Connecting the RS232 Serial cable

To run the software, connect the RS232 Serial cable to the computer containing the software, and to the Smart 16 IP Switch. See the Installation Guide.

Installing the software

To install the Update software:

1.Insert the Marketing & Documentation CD. The CD menu runs automatically.

2.Choose Smart CAT5 Switch Softpack.

3.Either run the Update software straight from the CD or install it on the computer’s hard drive and run it from there.

Starting and configuring the Update software

1.Start the Update software. The Smart CAT5 Switch Update window appears. See Figure 54.

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Contents Smart CAT5 Switch 16 IP Operating Guide Table of Contents Operating the Smart 16 IP system locally Technical precautions TrademarksSmart CAT5 Switch 16 IP system Configuring the IP systemConfiguration via local console Connect To boxMouse, Keyboard and Video configuration Smart 16 IP mouse settingOperating the Smart 16 IP system Host system mouse settingsSmart 16 IP Video Modes Login screen LoggingRemote Console TimeoutWork area Keyboard layout Remote consoleControl buttons /toolbar icons Chat window Video settings Chat windowChoose Options / Mouse Handling / Intelligent Sync Video Settings accessMouse synchronization For Windows 2000 Pro and 2000 Server Mouse synchronization limitationsFor Windows XP and 2003 Server Single mouse mode Disabling mouse acceleration in for other Operating SystemsRemote Console Settings Remote Console SettingsVarious Remote Console Options Remote Console TypeTelnet Console Access via TelnetTelnet server commands Event Log via Ipmi Power ControlStatus via Ipmi File transfer Virtual FloppyInternal power Internal Power ControlKeyboard & Mouse Settings External powerTargeted KVM port Auto Mouse speedKVM Settings Fixed Mouse speedNumber of Ports Default configurationActive Port Duration of PauseKVM Port Settings KVM Port SettingsAppending a socket Inserting a socketChanging the order Video SettingsEnable local video port Noise filterCustom Video Modes Custom Video Modes windowExisting user Password / Confirm passwordUser/Group Management New user nameExisting groups Email address /Mobile numberGroup membership/Member of/Not Member New group nameUser/Group Permissions User/Group Permissions Network Settings IP auto configurationGateway IP address IP addressSubnet mask Primary DNS Server IP addressTelnet port Disable Setup ProtocolDynamic DNS Bandwidth limitationSerial Port Settings Dynamic DNS SettingsSerial Port Settings Serial PortExternal Power Option for Serial port External Power Option Button Press Durations boxSecurity Settings Serial Port 2 external power optionSSL settings SSL Certificate ManagementCSR Telnet Settings IP Access ControlSnmp Settings Anti Brute Force SettingsSnmp settings Ipmi Settings Smart 16 IP Snmp MIBIpmi Settings Ldap Settings Maintenance Updating firmwareMaintenance Features Direct SmartIP LinksIcons are color coded as follows Icon MeaningAccess the Datafile for support Include/modify custom Html codeFrequently Asked Questions Glossary of terms OSD Switching between computersKeyboard hotkeys Selecting a computer OSD settings F2Navigating the OSD Security General settingsAdministrator Status a User Status U Activating password protectionSupervisor Status S Changing the OSD hotkeyEditing the Switch name 46. F7 DefaultsPorts settings AutoskipEditing the computer name Keyboard KBScan SCN Label LBL Time out T/O Time settingsAdding/changing a hotkey Hkey Users settings window UsersSecurity OSD Help window F1Moving the label F6 Tuning F5Scanning computers F4 Installing and running the Control software Using the Control softwareConnecting the RS232 Serial cable Control software system requirementsSelecting a Com port Computer iconsSelecting a computer Communication ErrorView menu Toolbar buttonsLogo and Passwords Read ConfigurationWrite Configuration Renaming a computerSettings LogoFactory default settings Single computer settingsLoading a saved configuration Password protectionUpgrading the Smart 16 IP firmware OSDInstalling the software System requirements for the Update softwareConnecting the Smart 16 IP System Starting and configuring the Update softwareSmart CAT5 Switch Update window Button or Box FunctionOSD version number Switch Unit box, check the Smart Switch Manager optionVerifying the version numbers Smart 16 IP Manager version numberObtaining new firmware Updating the firmware Reset Resetting the Switch or Ricc unitsTroubleshooting tips Electricity failureAppendix a Smart 16 IP Video modes Appendix B Key codes Scrolllock NetWare 6 servers running Java Windows 98 and Windows MEWindows 98 SE and Windows NT4 NetWare 6 servers running Java 1.3.1 CSP8 or CSP9Linux Left Ctrl + Alt + F5 Left Ctrl + Alt + F1Left Ctrl + Alt + F3 Left Ctrl + Alt +F7Regional Offices Operating Guide